Huss and Lexington Livestock Video Auction results — August 26, 2026

Kearney, NE · Sale August 26, 2026 · Run by Huss Livestock Market

Feeder cattle reported
1,357
1,357 offered
Steers 500–599 lb
$462.74 /cwt
all delivery dates
Steers 700–799 lb
$379.50 /cwt
all delivery dates
Heifers 500–599 lb
— /cwt
all delivery dates

First reported video sale in a month, a market trend is not applicable. Demand was good. All weights less than 700 lbs will be bawlers right off the cow with fall vaccinations the time of delivery. Bulk of the cattle are in Nebraska with a couple lots from Kansas. All lots had a two weight slide with a weight stop on the top end.

USDA Market News reporter, August 26, 2026

Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (81% Steers, 19% Heifers). Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 70%. Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 1-3% pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 10-20 cent slide > 600 lbs and 25-30 cent slide < 600 lbs.

Feeder steers by delivery month

WeightHeadAvg wtAll deliveries $/cwtFrom SepFrom OctFrom Dec
400–499 lb110460 lb$525.00 —$525.00110 hd—
500–599 lb302572 lb$462.74 $440.0095 hd$473.17207 hd—
600–699 lb450670 lb$388.00 —$388.00450 hd—
700–799 lb240700 lb$379.50 ——$379.50240 hd
Medium and Large No. 1 and 1–2, regular lots, F.O.B., estimated weights, head-weighted by 100-lb band. "From Nov" = delivery starting in November (USDA lists ranges such as Nov–Dec). Current = delivery within about two weeks of the sale. † Based on fewer than 5 head; treat as a rough price.

Feeder heifers by delivery month

WeightHeadAvg wtAll deliveries $/cwtFrom SepFrom OctFrom Dec
600–699 lb255665 lb$353.67 ——$353.67255 hd
Medium and Large No. 1 and 1–2, regular lots, F.O.B., estimated weights, head-weighted by 100-lb band. "From Nov" = delivery starting in November (USDA lists ranges such as Nov–Dec). Current = delivery within about two weeks of the sale. † Based on fewer than 5 head; treat as a rough price.

By region of origin

RegionSteers 500–599Steers 700–799Heifers 500–599
North CentralCO, IA, MT, ND, NE, SD, WY $462.74302 hd$380.00160 hd—
South CentralKS, MO, NM, OK, TX —$378.5080 hd—
All delivery dates, $/cwt.

Price history since 2020

Per sale, all delivery dates, $/cwt

Sales in the last 12 months

SaleReportedSteers 500–599Steers 700–799Heifers 500–599
Aug 26, 20261,357$462.74$379.50—
Jul 29, 20261,785$487.56$382.50—
Jul 1, 20261,345———
Aug 27, 2025723—$400.00$420.00
Jul 30, 20253,072$470.50$371.18—
Head = feeder cattle USDA reported as sold. Prices are all delivery dates combined.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, “Huss and Lexington Livestock Video/Internet Auction” (AMS_2938). Video and internet auctions sell cattle for delivery now or months ahead; weights are seller estimates, prices are F.O.B. with the shrink and slide terms USDA quotes above.